ngineer Haitham Hussein, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the OMC Sustainable Economic System, signs a cooperation protocol with the General Authority for Adult Education to support literacy and employment

ngineer Haitham Hussein, Chairman of the Board

n a developmental leap towards leadership in education, and as part of supporting the state’s efforts to eradicate illiteracy and enhance employment opportunities and vocational training in general, the OMC Economic System (Egyptian Workers Industrial Complex) witnessed the signing of a joint cooperation protocol with the General Authority for Adult Education.

The protocol was signed by Eng. Haitham Hussein, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the OMC Economic System, Major General Eng. Raed Ali Heikal, Executive Chairman of the General Authority for Adult Education, and senior Authority officials.

This strategic cooperation aims to open dedicated classes to suit the needs of students aged 15 and above, in addition to organizing and preparing accurate databases for students, and providing financial and in-kind incentives in general.
The protocol also includes monitoring literacy programs and facilitating their enrollment in formal education, providing job opportunities for successful applicants within the system. It also includes providing free technological and digital training and qualifications at the Etsa Center in Fayoum, with qualified applicants being hired without any financial compensation. The protocol also includes holding awareness seminars on the industrial work environment to raise professional and cultural awareness.

For his part, Major General Engineer Raed Ali Heikal stressed that eradicating illiteracy is a national duty and a national responsibility, explaining that the Authority works according to three strategic axes: blocking the sources of illiteracy, eradicating adult illiteracy, and cooperating with civil society.

He added that the Authority has begun expanding its economic empowerment efforts through craft education and connecting students with productive activities such as carpet making, sewing, and handicrafts. He noted that the protocol with the OMC represents a qualitative shift toward linking education to production and employment.

For his part, Engineer Haitham Hussein explained that the protocol falls within the framework of the OMC’s societal role in supporting the state’s initiatives to build the Egyptian human capital. He praised Major General Raed Heikal’s thought and advanced vision for developing the adult education experience in line with the requirements of the new republic. Hussein added in a statement that the Authority’s success in its mission requires working according to a new vision based on
Developing the Authority’s mission and objectives to align with the political leadership’s thinking,
training human resources to meet contemporary requirements,
maximizing the sustainability of financial resources to ensure continued operational efficiency.

The Chairman of the OMC Board of Directors indicated that the system will support the Authority nationwide, whether through financial and logistical training for its leaders or through specialized programs in leadership, strategic planning, marketing, and cybersecurity, enhancing its ability to transform into an effective, modern institution. It’s worth noting that classroom study will be conducted on a self-contracting basis, free of charge, and will last from 3 to 6 months. This flexible educational experience provides students with a real opportunity for a better future overall.